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Prayer Service Sparks Debate Between Trump and Bishop

January 23, 2025

President Donald Trump didn’t appreciate the Episcopal bishop's request for mercy toward LGBTQ+ people and migrant workers during a prayer service. The Right Rev. Mariann Budde of Washington’s National Cathedral asked Trump to show kindness to these communities during his inauguration's religious se

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US to Prosecute Mayors Who Resist Deportations

January 23, 2025

The US Department of Justice is ramping up its effort to go after state and local officials who refuse to help with Trump's immigration crackdown. In a recent memo, the acting deputy attorney general, Emil Bove, instructed federal prosecutors across the country to investigate and potentially charge

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Work Rules for Medicaid: Trump's Pick Speaks Out

January 23, 2025

Russell T. Vought, President Trump’s pick for the Office of Management and Budget, shared his thoughts with Senate lawmakers on Wednesday. He expressed support for work requirements for low-income Americans who depend on government-funded health insurance like Medicaid. This was a policy pushed by P

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Refugees Left Stranded after U. S. Travel Ban

January 23, 2025

Imagine you've been fleeing danger and waiting for years to start a new life in America. Many refugees had already been approved and booked their flights. But this week, the Trump administration hit the pause button on refugee travel. Thousands are now stuck, including over 1, 600 Afghans who helped

technology

Elon Musk Questions Trump's $500 Billion AI Project Funding

January 23, 2025

Elon Musk, often referred to as Trump's "First Buddy, " recently cast doubt on the $500 billion AI project announced by the former president. Musk claimed that the backers of the project, including SoftBank, don't actually have the money they claim to have. "SoftBank has well under $10 billion secur

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A New Law Hits Trump’s Desk: What it Means for Immigration

January 23, 2025

The House just passed the Laken Riley Act, a tough immigration bill named after a young woman killed by an undocumented immigrant. This law focuses on detaining immigrants who commit nonviolent crimes like theft. It's expected to be the first bill President Trump signs after returning to the White H

technology

Trump's AI Shift: What's Next After Repealing Biden's Order?

January 23, 2025

Just hours into his return to the White House, President Donald Trump made a notable move by rolling back the AI safety measures put in place by former President Joe Biden. But what does this mean for the future of artificial intelligence? Trump hasn't shared his detailed plans yet, and even tech in

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The Trump Administration Puts a Pause on Health Agency Communications

January 23, 2025

In an unexpected move, the Trump administration has hit the pause button on many health agency communications. This includes messages from big names like the CDC and the FDA. The command came down in a memo from the acting Secretary of Health and Human Services. Until at least the end of January, re

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Trump's Controversial Pardons and Shifts in Policy

January 23, 2025

On his first full day back in office, President Donald Trump decided to pardon over 200 people who assaulted police during the Capitol attack in 2021. This action was part of a broader plan to overhaul Washington and undo the work of the previous administration. Among those pardoned was Enrique Tarr

finance

Trump's Crypto Fortune: More Than Just Hype?

January 23, 2025

Donald Trump recently launched a digital meme, reportedly adding billions to his fortune overnight. But hold on—those numbers are based on theoretical crypto prices that can't be cashed out yet. Forbes values them at zero. However, crypto assets Trump has sold did boost his real cash. Take World Lib